As of right now, there is no official date for a Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight in the UK. I know, I know—you just threw your phone across the room. But hold on! Talks are happening, rumors are swirling, and the promoters are probably sweating in meetings as we speak.
The whisper on the street is a potential bout in late 2026 or early 2026. That’s a window, not a promise. Think of it as a dating app match—it looks promising, but you don’t know if they’ll actually show up for coffee.
Why Is This Even A Thing?
Let’s be real: Jake Paul fighting a two-time unified heavyweight champion sounds like a fever dream. Anthony Joshua is a legitimate, world-class boxer who has headlined stadiums. Jake Paul is a YouTuber-turned-puncher who built a career on beating retired MMA dads.
Yet, here we are. Money talks, and this fight would be a cash-printing machine. It’s the classic “young rebel vs. seasoned pro” story, except the rebel is a guy who once fought a 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Wild.